Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

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Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

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Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

02:36

9.37km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.02 km

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to find. Just park in the layby and there it is. Fantastic views on a sunny day.

Tip by

2.96 km

Rocky Descent on the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Climb

A bit challenging but rewarding gravel section, probably S2, part of a Gritstone Trail

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3.48 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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3.70 km

View from Congleton Edge

Highlight • Forest

Some hair raising drops be careful. Worth it for the views though.

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4.60 km

Lone Tree on Grassy Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

amazing view from here, adorable tree

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

3.23 km

1.33 km

678 m

222 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.39 km

2.22 km

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

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Friday 30 October

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Comments

February 26, 2022,Mow Lane Toposcope - Nick 'i' the' Hill - Congleton Edge Loop

Loved this walk. A bit muddy at times, so suitable footwear is a must. Beautiful views from the Toposcope and Congleton Edge, which led into a lovely wood area.

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Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

Rocky Descent on the Gritstone Trail

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

View from Congleton Edge

Lone Tree on Grassy Hill

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